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While the technological advancements in reproduction point towards new possibilities, they also usher in a wave of ethical dilemmas that society must address. Scenarios such as post-mortem reproduction, where sperm is extracted from deceased individuals, place existing beliefs about family and parenthood at a crossroads. As we develop artificial wombs and other reproductive technologies, questions about the nature of motherhood and childhood loom large.
Proponents argue that these advancements are harnessing technology to solve problems like infertility and potentially help premature infants survive. Critics warn, however, that blurring the lines of natural reproduction may lead us into uncharted ethical territory, where defining familial relationships becomes increasingly complex.